GLADES COUNTY — A 55-year-old Miami woman was killed  Monday morning when the vehicle she was travelling in  allegedly struck a log truck on U.S. 27 in Glades County.

According to the report issued by the Florida Highway Patrol, the accident occurred at approximately 6:21 a.m. on U.S. 27/Woodward Road.

A 60-year-old Miami man was driving an SUV headed south on U.S. 27 in the outside lane just south of Woodward Road.

A 38-year-old LeHigh Acres man was driving a log truck, also headed south in the outside lane. This vehicle was driving ahead of the SUV at a slow speed.

The driver of the SUV reportedly failed to slow as he approached the log truck and collided with the rear of the trailer.

His passenger was pronounced deceased at the scene. The driver sustained serious injuries.

The driver of the log truck, as well as his 70-year-old male passenger were uninjured.

The accident is still under investigation.